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  • Lean product development performance measurement tool 
    Al-Ashaab, Ahmed; Petritsch, Christoph; Gourdin, Mathilde; Urrutia, Usue Aliende; Andino, Alberto; Varro, Brigitta; Rigatti, Carlotta; Golob, Matic; Summers, Mark; El-Nounu, Abdulrahman (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    The need of applying lean thinking to product development is becoming a must for the organisations to success in the current industry. This paper presents a tool that helps to define the actual status of the organisations ...
  • Made to serve: a model of the operations practices and technologies that deliver servitization 
    Baines, Tim; Lightfoot, Howard (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    This paper explores how successfully servitised manufacturers deliver advanced services and proposes a model that describes how they configure their operations. A case study methodology is applied across four manufacturing ...
  • Making automation pay - cost & throughput trade-offs in the manufacture of large composite components 
    Mullan, M; Price, M; Murphy, A; Quinn, D; Butterfield, J; Cowan, S; McElroy, P; Hawthorne, P; Robertson, S (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    The automation of complex manufacturing operations can provide significant savings over manual processes, and there remains much scope for increasing automation in the production of large scale structural composites. However ...
  • Measuring information security breach impact and uncertainties under various information sharing scenarios 
    Durowoju, Olatunde; Chan, Hing; Wang, Xiaojun (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    This study draws on information theory and aims to provide simulated evidence using real historical and statistical data to demonstrate how various levels of integration moderate the impact and uncertainties of information ...
  • Mechanical properties of three-phase polyamide 6 nanocomposites 
    Gendre, Laura; Abhyankar, Hrushikesh; Njuguna, James; Ermini, Valentina (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    This work focus on the mechanical properties of three-phase nanocomposites using multiscale reinforcements. The influence of the nano-fillers content, as well as the temperature were studied. Polyamide-6 reinforced with ...
  • Mixed-model production system design for aircraft assembly 
    Briggs, James; Jin, Yan; Price, Mark; Burke, Robert (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    With the advancement of flexible fixture and flexible tooling, mixed production has become possible for aircraft assembly as the manufacturing processes of different aircraft/sub-assembly models are similar. However, due ...
  • Modelling long term digital preservation costs: a scientific data case study 
    Shehab, Essam; Lefort, Alice; Badawy, Mohamed; Baguley, Paul; Turner, Christopher J.; Wilson, Michael; Conway, Esther (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    In recent years there has been increasing UK Government pressure on publicly funded researchers to plan the preservation and ensure the accessibility of their data for the long term. A critical challenge in implementing a ...
  • A modified AHP algorithm for network selection 
    Huang, Xin; Jules, Guiovanni; Saadat, Mozafar; Rakhodaei, Hamid (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    This paper addresses the concept of ranking networks to the multiple criteria of customers to find the best and alternative networks. The use of modified AHP algorithm has been shown to provide better network ranking for ...
  • Modular lightweight components for peripheral e-mobility solutions 
    Heinicke, Matthias; Stefan, Lüdecke; Gerd, Wagenhaus (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    Based on a comprehensive prototype, the researchers at the Otto von Guericke University systematically investigate components and system solutions within a project regarding the interplay of electric vehicles and range ...
  • Multiple-sensor integration for efficient reverse engineering of geometry 
    Li, Feng; Longstaff, Andrew; Fletcher, Simon; Myers, Alan (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    This paper describes a multi-sensor measuring system for reverse engineering applications. A sphere-plate artefact is developed for data unification of the hybrid system. With the coordinate data acquired using the optical ...
  • A novel approach to collaborative product development in the medical-equipment industry 
    Tseng, Kevin C; Chien-Lung, Hsu (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    In this study, we summarise the requirements for collaborative product development based on our investigation of the differences in the resources and tools that are needed for the various stages of collaborative product ...
  • A novel methodology to ascertain the heating mechanism of steel wire during annealing in a tube furnace 
    Hasan, Reaz; Baddage, S; Perera, Noel; Persson, Martin (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    The paper describes a methodology to determine the heating mechanism of steel wire inside a tube furnace used for annealing. The approach is based on Lumped Heat Capacity method of heating where the ‘surface heat transfer ...
  • Novel nanocomposite automotive temperature sensing technology 
    Kelly, Andrew; Impey, Susan A.; Mitsev, Petar; Nicholls, John R. (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    In recent years, automotive emissions legislation has been introduced and is rapidly becoming more stringent. With alternative vehicular propulsion methods far from becoming mainstream reality, leading automotive providers ...
  • On the profile intensive BiW design and optimization –the front module case study- 
    Chantzis, Dimitrios; Salonitis, Konstantinos; Paralikas, John; Chryssolouris, George (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    The European automotive industry is known world-wide as the technically most advanced and innovative. Based on the competitiveness of global market, it is an emerging challenge and puts forward the need of flexibility for ...
  • Optimization and analysis of cutting parameters using cryogenic media in machining of high strength alloy steel 
    Tahir, Waseem; Jaffery, Husain; Ali, Liaqat; Khan, Mushtaq; Butt, Shahid; Jaffery, Mehdi (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    In this research, liquid Argon is used as a cryogenic media to optimize the cutting parameters for evaluation of tool flank wear width of Tungsten Carbide Insert (CNMG 120404-WF 4215) while turning high strength alloy ...
  • Optimization of roughing operations in cnc machining for rapid manufacturing processes 
    Osman, Muhammed; Case, Keith; Watts, Darren (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    This paper presents a method for optimizing roughing operations in CNC machining particularly for parts production through a subtractive rapid manufacturing process. The roughing operation in machining is primarily used ...
  • Performance measurement systems and metrics: A framework for monitoring oil operations 
    Nouara, Adel; DeCoster, Rebecca (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    Oil operations involve high levels of capital equipment and high capacity production processes for which performance measures can assist with monitoring production throughout the oil industry stages. The approach taken in ...
  • Position control of an industrial robot using an optical measurement system for machining purposes 
    Schneider, Ulrich; Drust, Manuel; Diaz Posada, Julian; Verl, Alexander (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    A series of mechanical properties and disturbances limit the accuracy achievable in robotic applications. External control of the end effector position is commonly known as being an appropriate mean to increase accuracy. ...
  • Production localization factors: an industrial and literature based review 
    Bjelkemyr, Marcus; Wiktorsson, Magnus; Bruch, Jessica; Rösiö, Carin; Bellgran, Monica (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    Decision are commonly based on the available or easily accessible information; this is also true for more complex assessments like production localization. Where to locate production is often a key strategic decisions that ...
  • Quality function deployment and sensitivity analysis of requirements for future aircraft propulsion cryogenic cooling systems 
    Palmer, Joe; Shehab, Essam; Fan, Ip-Shing; Husband, Mark (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19)
    A number of novel future airframe and propulsion concepts are considered in order to meet aviation targets set by various aviation regulatory bodies including NASA and the Advisory Council for Aeronautics Research in Europe ...

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